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Exploring the research culture in the Health Information Management profession in Australia


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Abstract
Background: Research is an important activity that informs knowledgeand practice. The research culture within the Australian HealthInformation Management (HIM) profession has not been previouslyreported.Objective: This study explored the perceptions of HIM practitioners aboutresearch in their role to establish if there is a research culture in theAustralian HIM profession.Method: An online survey was distributed to the HIM community using asnowball recruitment strategy.Results: Of the 149 respondents, more than half (54%) identified theypossessed research skills from prior education, whilst 40% consideredthey had a strong knowledgebase in conducting research. However, onlya quarter of respondents indicated they undertake research in their role.Barriers to undertaking research included recognition, organisationalsupport, and time.Discussion: The findings from this study reflected other studies withinclinical workforces. The lack of recognition and support to incorporateresearch into practitioner roles has implications for the profession and itsbody of knowledge.Conclusion: Advocating for research to be incorporated into practitionerroles is required to inform knowledge and practice. Increasedprofessional development opportunities may create a stronger researchculture within the HIM profession in Australia and strengthen the positionof the profession within health.
Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: | Kemp, T and Finlayson, L and Chan, J and Lackey, G and Richards, D and Rupnik, C and White, H and Butler-Henderson, K and Low, S |
Keywords: | health information management, research culture |
Journal or Publication Title: | Health Information and Libraries Journal |
Publisher: | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
ISSN: | 1471-1842 |
DOI / ID Number: | 10.1111/hir.12281 |
Copyright Information: | Copyright 2019 Health Libraries Group |
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